We envision a Rhode Island that maximizes how, when, and where children and youth learn to ensure their success.

What is the Afterschool Leadership Circle?

Afterschool Leadership Circle (ALC) is a statewide network of Rhode Islanders who support quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities for young people. ALC is one of 50 Statewide Afterschool Networks, supported by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. ALC develops partnerships, informs policies, and shapes practices that sustain and increase the number of quality programs across Rhode Island.

ALC members come together to develop systems that support the academic, social, emotional, and physical outcomes for youth.

What does the Afterschool Leadership Circle do?

Works to make sure all Rhode Island Children have access to quality afterschool and summer learning programs.

Encourages schools and communities to work together so that all kids have their social, emotional, health, and academic needs met.

Raises awareness about the importance of this learning.

Works with local and state officials to implement policies that expand access to quality afterschool and summer programs in Rhode Island.

Who is a part of the Afterschool Leadership Circle?

In addition to afterschool professionals at all stages of their careers, ALC members and partners include state policymakers and local leaders in education, youth development, juvenile justice, childcare, health, and workforce development. ALC is open to anyone who cares about making sure Rhode Island youth have access to quality afterschool and summer programs.

Michael Grady, Deputy Director, Annenberg Institute for School Reform

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I support afterschool because research has shown that young people acquire critical skills and knowledge in their out-of-school time experiences that help them succeed in college, careers, and as leaders in their communities.

Elizabeth Burke Bryant, Executive Director, Rhode Island KIDS COUNT

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Aftershool is important because every child needs a warm, nurturing place to learn and grow after school hours. High quality, organized after-school programs promote academic and social skills, provide opportunities to develop positive relationships with peers and caring adults, and allow children and youth to pursue and develop their interests and passions.

Mayor Jorge Elorza, City of Providence

All Providence youth deserve access to high-quality summer learning opportunities. Summer is an important time to help close the persistent achievement gap present in our City, and that’s why I’m working hard to expand access to engaging and rigorous summer learning programs for our youth.

Jim Hoyt, Chief Executive Officer, Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket

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I’m a part of the ALC because I love connecting with colleagues and sharing ideas about how we can continue to make afterschool safe, fun and filled with amazing opportunities for our kids!

The ALC is an incredibly valuable partner in everything we do to support the out-of-school time field. They are raising awareness and, more importantly, they are raising the level of quality of programs across the state.

Representative Carlos E. Tobon, State of Rhode Island General Assembly

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Afterschool is important because it exposes children to a plethora of concepts that expand their minds and horizons and create opportunities for children, families and communities.

The Honorable Peter F. Kilmartin, Attorney General of Rhode Island

I have been a longtime supporter of afterschool programs because of their value in providing a safe place for kids to have positive growth, improve academic achievement, build self-esteem and confidence, and contribute to healthy lifestyles.

Victor Capellan, Superintendent, Central Falls School District

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In the Central Falls School District, we want to motivate and challenge all of our
students and their families to pursue learning and enrichment opportunities during school and out of school time. After school programs engage students in purposeful experiences that make deeper connections to learning and provide students the opportunity to discover and develop their own talents and interests.

Afterschool programs are important because they play a key role in keeping our students safe, active and engaged during critical after school hours. They provide important opportunities for academic support as well as enrichment through art, music, sports and other cultural experiences and, when offered in collaboration with in-school programs, can be especially powerful in extending learning time for students, especially those most in need.

Terry Curtin, Executive Director, Connecting for Children and Families

Hasbro supports summer learning to make sure that learning doesn’t take a vacation. Structured summer learning programming provides a fun and safe environment to keep students’ minds active while also empowering them to make a difference for others through service.

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We didn’t go away. We just changed our name. The name has changed, but the mission and work has not.